30 h. ago Tense wait for Labor frontrunner as polls close in Kiama byelection

A Liberal loss in Kiama could be the trigger for “mischief-makers” in the party to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Mark Speakman.

Politics

30 h. ago Rugby as God intended but Wallabies can’t conjure a miracle this time

The Wallabies and Pumas served up another thriller on a perfect Sydney spring Saturday, but Joe Schmidt’s men were left to rue what might have been.

Sport

42 h. ago It was a devastating scandal, but all these documentary makers saw was a thriller

The People vs Robodebt lets victims of the unlawful welfare overpayment retrieval scheme tell their stories.

Politics

59 h. ago A handful of actors play a cast of thousands in this Hitchcock thriller with a twist

The 39 Steps transforms a Hitchcock classic into a slick, enjoyable live entertainment with serious comic talent behind it, and should tickle a broad audience.

Events

60 h. ago Oscar buzz for Russell Crowe and other Toronto Film Festival highlights

From a gripping bus thriller to a tense recreation of the Nuremberg trials: the Toronto International Film Festival just started the run to awards season.

Culture

65 h. ago ‘Reprehensible’: Epstein scandal spills into London – and claims a top Downing Street scalp

The British ambassador to the US was sacked from his role after revelations he maintained a relationship with the disgraced financier even after Epstein’s crimes were exposed.

Politics

3 d. ago Epstein scandal spills into London – and claims a top Downing Street scalp

The ambassador to the US was sacked from his role after revelations he maintained a relationship with the disgraced financier even after Epstein’s crimes were exposed.

Politics

3 d. ago Devastated but resilient, Jess Fox withdraws from home world champs after tumour removal

Three-time Olympic champion Jess Fox will miss her home world championship while she continues to recover from surgery last month.

Politics

3 d. ago Morley Markets businesses face ruin as uninsured families rely on donations

Business owners devastated by the fire that gutted Morley Markets have walked through their charred shops for the first time to assess the damage.

Politics

6 d. ago Slain police officer's partner speaks of unimaginable loss during funeral

The devastated partner of a knockabout policeman gunned down at Porepunkah today promised to finish their dreams on her own.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Unions will go looking’: Woolies, Coles’ $1b wage scandal could spark class action wave

Unions and employment lawyers have warned about the implications of a landmark Federal Court ruling that has forced Coles and Woolworths to set aside millions more for historical underpayments.

Politics

6 d. ago Woolworths, Coles’ underpayment scandal bill could exceed $1 billion

The two supermarket giants are setting aside hundreds of millions more to pay back staff for historical underpayments, after a landmark court ruling.

Economics

7 d. ago ‘No one protects my family’: Devastated dad’s pleas after teen son’s stabbing death

Dau Akueng, 15, was walking home with friends after refereeing a basketball match. Then his life was cut short in a suspected youth gang attack in Melbourne’s west.

Events

8 d. ago Fremantle vs Gold Coast AFL finals LIVE: Original Sun does it: A magical point from retiring Sun eliminates Dockers in Perth thriller

Tonight, Gold Coast and Fremantle play in the second elimination final. Earlier, Hawthorn fended off a second-half orange tsunami to eliminate GWS from the finals in Sydney. Follow along for live updates and post-game reactions.

Sport

8 d. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Bell the hero as Wallabies win thriller after full

The Wallabies are coming off a successful tour of South Africa. Can they back it up with victory over an Argentina side boasting a win over the All Blacks last month? Follow along.

Sport

8 d. ago Tax and property scandal fells UK deputy PM, emboldens populist Farage

The fallout comes as populist challenger Nigel Farage, the former Brexit advocate who leads the Reform UK party, rallied thousands of supporters with a vow to “make Britain great again”.

Economics

9 d. ago Payroll ‘calamity’: Woolworths, Coles underpayments scandal deepens

The latest Federal Court ruling has served as a warning that major employers and retailers must keep accurate staff rosters.

Politics

9 d. ago Can we ever forget Michael Jackson? This musical proves we already have

The late King of Pop moonwalks a tightrope between myth and scandal.

Politics

1 week ago Adelaide vs Collingwood AFL LIVE: Magpie defenders stand tall, keep Crows stars at bay in fiery Adelaide thriller

The Magpies and Crows face off at Adelaide Oval in a qualifying final. Follow along for the action, reactions and more AFL news.

Politics

1 week ago What to stream this week: Mark Ruffalo’s crime thriller Task and five more picks

Don’t miss the Mare of Easttown follow-up, the new animation from the BoJack Horseman team and a remake of The Rainmaker.

Events